Business in the Middle East
“Middle East & Africa are fast growing regions with huge resources and a large number of customers; entering and developing business in these culturally different markets is a challenge. We help you to solve these challenges in a sustainable manner.”
Khaldoun Dia-Eddine, Head Middle-East & Africa Business Desk
Focus
The Center for Business in the Middle East and Africa focuses on the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Iran, Turkey, and Sub-Saharan Africa. We maintain long-term relationships in these regions. Based on our strong network and practical experience, we provide competent support for your future business activities in these regions and analyze your potential to expand.
Competencies
Continuing Education and Training
- CAS International Business Development
- Customized Training Courses & Workshops
- Business Skills Training - The Middle East:
/ Cross-Cultural Excellence
/ International Project Management in the Middle East
/ Islamic Finance for Wealth Management
Research and Consulting
Our team is able to draw on a wide range of competencies and experience. We also offer practically oriented training solutions tailored to the needs of specific customer segments, sectors of industry, or geographic regions. We support you, your company, and your employees in operating effectively at an international level.
In particular, wie offer consulting services in the following areas:
- Intercultural communication
- Intercultural negotiations
- Islamic finance
- International business / internationalization
- Management and leadership
- Leadership and strategic management simulation
- International project management
- Coaching
Cooperation Partners
We work with Swiss institutions (and its members) which are or would like to be active in the Middle East and African markets - be it as network partners, agents, academic partners, or consultants. We are continually expanding and strengthening our network in this region - internationally, nationally, and locally. Our cooperation partners include:
- Switzerland Global Enterprise: SGE
Contact exchange / Member / Academic partner for courses and events - Swiss Arab Network: SAN
Board seat / Member / Contact exchange / Academic partner for courses and events - Swiss African Business Circle: SABC
Contact exchange / Academic partner for courses and events - Zürcher Handelskammer: ZHK
Contact exchange / Academic partner for courses and events - Handelskammer Winterthur und Umgebung: HAW
(Member) / Contact exchange / Academic partner for courses and events - Standortförderung Region Winterthur
Member / Contact exchange / Academic partner for courses and events - Arab-Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry: CASCI
Member / Contact exchange - Swiss Indian Chamber of Commerce: SICC
Member / Contact exchange - Arab Thought Forum Jordan
Member
News
Seminar for Lugano police corps
18 July 2016
How do you explain the ban on concealment to Arab guests?
Since 1 July 2016, a ban on concealment has been in force in Ticino. During a seminar, the Lugano police corps learned how to enforce the law without offending Arab guests.
Report in the SML-Blog (German)
Iran: Useful Insights into an Opening Market
1 February 2019
With the lifting of some layers of sanctions against Iran on 16 January 2016, investors all over the world are standing in line to profit from the opening of the biggest market since the fall of the USSR.
But how does one get to the right contacts, information, and business opportunities?
Report in the SML-Blog
Various training for guests coming from the Middle East
How do you deal with new foreign guests? Interlaken Tourism offers workshops for hotel and restaurant employees. Khaldoun Dia-Eddine gives various tips for dealing with guests from the Arab world.
